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I was checking the Scion site, to see prices. I actually liked it since 2001, when it was released in Japan as bB (Black Box), and I was there at the Amilux drooling over it. Anyway, the question is about the XM option. The radio in the xB is made by Pioneer. Scion charges $400 plus for the XM option, however, your local Circuit city/Best buy/Crutchfield have the Terk XM receiver for $49 and Pioneer adaptor for $49, which includes the antenna. Terk makes adaptors for Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, and Kenwood. These are not FM modulated adaptors, but rather hardwired for radios with XM contorls. The song/chanel info is displayed on the radio display. The XM controls on your radio control the Terk receiver. The Terk adaptor has a plug for CD-changer, so that you don't lose that option as well. I was wondering if the Terk adaptor for Pioneer woul djust plug into the Scion stock radio, thus offering XM radio for $100 instead of $400 plus. Thanks
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My xB came with the Pioneer upgrade, and the MP3 feature works just fine. Keep in mind that the MP3 format is compressed audio, and the more you compress the file, the worse it sounds. If you want really high quality MP3 CDs that maximize the capabilities of the Pioneer stereo, here is what you do: 1. Don't use file sharing websites. The files have been compressed a lot for internet usage and a lot of them sound awful. I use iTunes for all MP3 formatting. You can set the preferences so that all your songs have mininimal compression and maximum sound quality. The down side is that you'll only be able to fit a mere 150-200 MP3s, instead of 400-500 low quality MP3s. When I first got into MP3s, I used a file sharing service, but the quality was unacceptable. iTunes is far superior, so I don't mind paying $1/song. 2. I keep every album in a separate folder, with a number in front of each one and a number in front of each song, so that the MP3 player will play them in the right order. iTunes will not do this for you, so you have to copy all of your MP3s from the iTunes library, organize them in folders to your liking, and burn them to a data CD. This takes some time to set up, but the payoff is worth it in the long run. The Pioneer stereo recognizes the formatting & organization and the CDs are great backups so you don't have to keep all this stuff on your computer. I used to have an MP3 boombox until it broke (fell off a table onto a concrete floor) and I would select a CD and play it all day at work. A single disk would last the whole day. 3. I haven't used a stock xB stereo, so I don't know how well they handle the MP3 format. The pioneer has some features built into it that are supposed to optimize the sound. Last night I was blasting a Led Zeppelin MP3 CD as loud as I could take it and the sound was fantastic.  It didn't have that tin can sound to it. Keep in mind that the Pioneer upgrade is the ONLY audio upgrade that I have.
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| Just got my Scion XB. Love it so far. However the radio is a Pioneer radio that says "Sat Ready". I am a current subscriber to Sirius Radio. How do I go about activating this radio? Or is that possible?. The dealer was unsure , Sirius was unsure. Help!. | |
| I just couldn't get myself to shell out $400 for the factory XM setup. I did want a clean (looking and sounding) XM setup though. Best receiver I found was the Sportscaster. It came with a remote and a car kit. I was able to fit it nicely inside the storage box below the head unit. Had to drill a few holes in the box, but it was no big deal. When not in use, I can shut the door. I used the aux port on the console. I did have to run a ground loop isolator -- lots of buzz if you don't. Sounds and looks great for less than $50. Hope this helps someone looking for an XM receiver! | |
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Has anyone installed a 10.2" ceiling-mount DVD player in a 08 xB? Can you still see the back in the rearview mirror? I am looking at Audiovox Shuttle system from Bestbuy and Circuitcity, but I don't know if it will block the rearview. Thanks. |
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| Has anyone experienced a problem with their CD playet not playing. When I toss in a new CD I still get a message saying "Load CD". Thanks | |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jan 17, 2005 8:39 am)
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| You will need the XM tuner designed for the Pioneer head unit. I've seen it advertised for $278 on eBay. I just use my XM Roady receiver and self installed the antenna and mount, and use the Aux input to the receiver. Works great and it's a lot cheape. And I can move my receiver between my two cars and not have to pay for the additional subscription. | |
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I am thinking of buying a new xb and like it except for the sound system. It has the so-called pioneer upgrade, but I think it sounds weak and tinny. There is an Alpine premium audio upgrade that I would consider. Does anyone have this in their xb? How does it compare? thanks, nb |
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Replying to: 2010xbowner (Sep 20, 2009 3:21 pm) |
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